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They will help schedule and supervise weekend volunteer projects for Forever Balboa Park. These ... written and oral communication skills Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Balboa Park Excel ...

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Volunteer Coordinator

Forever Balboa Park

San Diego, CA

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

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Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

About the Role:
Join Forever Balboa Park as a Volunteer Coordinator and play a vital role in enhancing our community engagement! This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage and inspire volunteers who are passionate about preserving and promoting the beauty of Balboa Park.
Job Summary:

The Volunteer Coordinator schedule will work full time, Wednesday-Sunday. They will help schedule and supervise weekend volunteer projects for Forever Balboa Park. These volunteer projects include scheduling and supervising weekend Garden Steward projects, Park Cleanups, Event Volunteers and other weekend volunteers.

Essential Functions:
Coordinate with the Garden Steward Lead volunteers the day before their volunteer shift to outline project location and goals
Open the Volunteer office for the Garden Steward Leads so they can access tools for their Saturday projects.
Meet volunteers at the Volunteer Office after their projects are complete and guide sign out process, answer any volunteer questions.
Respond to volunteer interest forms and be a point of contact for volunteers as they go through the onboarding process.
Schedule and facilitate volunteer trainings as necessary.
Coordinate with the Natural History Museum for Saturday Nat Garden Corps Maintenance volunteers to access tools. Help transport tools between the shed and the Volunteer Office
Facilitate volunteers signing in and out before and after their respective shifts
Drive the Forever Balboa Park truck or golf cart to pick up garden volunteer green waste at various gardens and drop it off at the green waste location.
Coordinate and facilitate one-time weekend park cleanups (trash pickup) with community groups.
Drive Forever Balboa Park Golf Cart to drop off trash collected at park cleanups at correct dumpster locations
Serve as an advocate for the needs of all Forever Balboa Park Volunteers
Ensure that all aspects of the Volunteer Office, shed, and immediate surrounding area remain safe, welcoming, and clean in collaboration with Forever Balboa Parks facilities and maintenance staff and Park personnel as needed.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Project Manager and other Volunteer Project Coordinators to recruit, train, and retain volunteers for year-round and/or seasonal work as necessary.
Develop and enhance relationships with Park organizations and City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department staff
Assist other Forever Balboa Park team members
Other Responsibilities:
Restock volunteer food, water and first aid materials
Coordinate with Institutional Advancement team to insure Forever Balboa Park Branding and information is correct at weekend projects
Coordinate with the Communications Specialist to send photos and descriptions of various weekend volunteer projects for newsletter, social media, and blog posts.
Attend weekend events as needed
Plan and implement formal and informal ways of expressing appreciation for staff & volunteers.
Support the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelors degree preferred but not required
Previous experience working with volunteers preferred
Experience with landscaping, horticulture, or sustainability preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Balboa Park
Excel and Word Proficiency
Proficient in or willingness to learn using Volgistics (volunteer database)
Other responsibilities as required
Physical Requirements:
Clean driving record, able to safely drive a truck or golf cart
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Lifting, bending, stooping and kneeling are all a part of this position
Ability to communicate well with large groups as well as via email communications
Ability to receive and execute upon detailed information through oral communication

About Us:
Forever Balboa Park has been a cornerstone of San Diego's cultural landscape for over 50 years, dedicated to preserving the park's rich history and vibrant community. Our passionate team and volunteers work together to create memorable experiences that engage visitors and foster a love for the park.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general job responsibilities and is not inclusive of all everyday duties the employee is expected to perform.